At least $2.7 million lost to property rental scams in Singapore so far in 2024
The police advised the public to verify the identity and registered contact numbers of agents against the CEA Public Register before engaging them.
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Almost 200 undocumented migrants held in Sabah crackdown
Department officials inspected a total of 270 people and nabbed 197 who failed to produce valid documents. They included 195 Filipinos comprising 49 men, 54 women, 61 boys and 31…
Business licences never issued to China tourists holidaying in Semporna, says Sabah minister
On October 4, Semporna police said they received five reports from local tour operators that China nationals were abusing their visit passes to work in the district. They added…
Scam-related claims rise 63%, more than a third of all financial dispute claims in Singapore
Many people think that older folk are more susceptible to scams, but the Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre noted that those aged between 31 and 60 made up 72 percent…
Justice department probes former President Duterte’s possible violation of international law
According to police data, more than 6,000 people were killed between 2016 and 2022, the previous administration’s term, although human rights groups estimate the number could be…
Singapore man created Facebook accounts in name of person he disliked to share anti-Islam content
As a result, the victim of this impersonation was hauled up for police investigations at least twice.
Labubu dolls missing after boys tilt claw machine in Singapore; police investigating
CCTV camera footage seen by The Straits Times shows three boys playing with the claw machine at around 6.30am, with no luck. In another attempt at around 7am, the two boys can be…
Malaysia tops Asia in scam revictimisation rate
Victims in the country are being retargeted over 2.5 times on average, according to the Asia Scam Report 2024 issued by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance.
Foreign national arrested for gouging man’s left eye during fight in Penang
Penang Police Chief, Comm Datuk Hamzah Ahmad, said the 28-year-old suspect was arrested following the altercation, which occurred at around 2pm and left the 52-year-old victim…
Philippine immigration nabs German woman for sex crimes
A court in Darmstadt, Germany, issued a warrant for Evangeline Schmidt's arrest for sexual abuse of children, sexual abuse of persons in a dependent position, aggravated sexual…